Amida-ji Temple
阿弥陀寺
Amida-ji Temple is a Jodo sect temple in Kyoto, known for its founder's mummified remains and an ancient maple tree.
What it is
- Jodo sect Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1609 by Tanzei Shonin.
- Dedicated to Tanzei Shonin, who became a Sokushinbutsu here.
What to see
- Tanzei Shonin's remains in a stone coffin.
- Statue of Tanzei made by himself.
- Wooden Amitabha Nyorai seated statue (Important Cultural Property).
- Chinese-style two-storied gate.
- Over 800-year-old Kochidani maple tree (Natural Monument).
When to go
- Closed in January and February due to snow.
Getting there
- Accessible by Kyoto Bus from Kokusai Kaikan Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区大原古知平町83 Open in Google Maps
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